--- title: "EDC/2023/3939 Early Learning and Childcare Flexible Framework (Childminders)" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000757600" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000757600" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000757600.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000757600.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2026-06-10" --- # EDC/2023/3939 Early Learning and Childcare Flexible Framework (Childminders) Buyer: EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000757600 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000757600) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000757600.json) ## Summary East Dunbartonshire Council has awarded the contract for the Early Learning and Childcare Flexible Framework, specifically aimed at childminders, which services the Education sector in Kirkintilloch, UKM81. As part of this tender process, an open procedure was utilised, and the contracts were signed on 16th July 2024. The contract framework is regarded as flexible, permitting new applicants to join at any time throughout its duration; however, funding placements are available only for those registered before August 2024. The procurement is in the award and contract stage as of June 2026, having been initiated earlier through an open submission process that closed on 8th March 2024. This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs within the childcare sector, particularly those capable of providing flexible services to meet local community needs. Companies offering comprehensive early learning and educational childcare could leverage this contract to expand their client base and generate stable revenue streams. With an emphasis on open participation, new entrants can still apply to become part of the framework, thus allowing businesses of various scales and capabilities a chance to get involved, provided they meet the criteria by the deadline. The participation of smaller enterprises like Carol Cruickshank, Shona Craig Childminding, and Lynnette Graham Childminding Service highlight the accessibility and inclusive nature of the framework, fostering growth for local small and medium enterprises. ## Notice The provision of early learning and childcare services. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Services for early learning education and childcare.. This is a flexible framework, therefore new applicants can apply at any point throughout the duration of the contract however funding placements will only be made to those who are on the framework prior to August 2024 Options: As this is a flexible framework, applicants may apply to join at any time throughout the duration of the contract however funding placements will only be made to those who are on the framework prior to August 2024. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557717 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 16 Jul 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £5 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | KIRKINTILLOCH | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G66 1TJ | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire | | Local authority | East Dunbartonshire | | Electoral ward | Lenzie and Kirkintilloch South | | Westminster constituency | Mid Dunbartonshire | | Delivery location | TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 3 | | Supplier names | CAROL CRUICKSHANK; LYNNETTE GRAHAM CHILDMINDING SERVICE; SHONA CRAIG CHILDMINDING | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80110000 - Pre-school education services ## Release History - 10 Jun 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557717 - 8 Feb 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB498331 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB498331&idx=2 20th February 2024 - Applicant Information Form - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB498331&idx=8 20th February 2024 - Applicant Information Form - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB498331&idx=3 20th February 2024 - Terms and Conditions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB498331&idx=7 20th February 2024 - Terms and Conditions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB498331&idx=4 8th February 2024 - Forms of Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB498331&idx=5 8th February 2024 - Financial Vetting Questionnaire - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB498331&idx=6 8th February 2024 - Checklist - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB498331&idx=1 8th February 2024 - General Information and Instructions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB498331 EDC/2023/3939 Early Learning and Childcare Flexible Framework (Childminders) - The provision of early learning and childcare services. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557717 EDC/2023/3939 Early Learning and Childcare Flexible Framework (Childminders) - The provision of early learning and childcare services. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.eastdunbarton.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000757600 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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